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Displaying 30 of about 219 resultsThis study aims to achieve a comparative analysis of tendencies and experiences that stem from the relationship between disasters and conflict. It also analyses the relative success of existing relevant programming approaches adopted in-country. This comparative analysis aims to: contribute to the body of knowledge on the interactions between disaster a…
This book aims to explain to governments, decision makers and disaster professionals the potential uses of geoinformation technologies for reducing disaster risks and losses, based on the knowledge and experience of experts in these fields. It covers all regions of the world and all aspects of disaster risk and its management. Disasters in China, German…
UN-DESA policy brief no. 28:
This document addresses the challenge of sustainable reconstruction for Haiti following the earthquake of 7.0 on the Richter scale in early January 2010. It targets Haiti's need to rebuild its entire economy in a sustainable manner, to such an extent that it will be more resilient to future shocks and disasters and will be…
This document discusses the ways in which ICT has positively impacted the various phases of disaster management. Noting the use of ICT during and in the immediate aftermath of disasters like the Indian Ocean Tsunami, and most recently the Haiti Earthquake, the case studies examine the important role ICTs play in disaster preparedness, response and mitig…
Haiti 2010 earthquake response: seismic, geological and building hazards:
This draft for consultation proposes a plan of action following the January 12th 2010 Haiti earthquake with the following objectives: (i) to reduce the vulnerability of nearly 3.0 million people to identified life threatening hazards; (ii) to avoid major disruption to the econom…
This paper is calling for the Government of Haiti and the international community to focus on reducing the impact of future disasters. It asserts that Haiti’s disasters cannot be prevented, but that their effects on the people who live here can be minimised by investments in pre-disaster preparedness and disaster risk reduction (DRR), and that DRR must…
This document the fourth annual report of the Microinsurance Innovation Facility, a mechanism aimed at protecting poor people against risks – such as accidents, illnesses, death in the family, natural disasters and property losses – in exchange for insurance premium payments tailored to their preferences and capacity to pay. It addresses disaster covera…
In French:
Ce document représente le fruit d'un investissement de DG ECHO (programme DIPECHO) dans le renforcement des connaissances, et améliorer la préparation ainsi que la prévention des risques en milieu scolaire en Haïti suite au séisme du 12 janvier 2010, mais aussi car le pays reste à ce jour le plus vulnérable aux catastrophes dans les Caraïbe…
This report highlights how International Strategy for Disaster Reduction (ISDR) system partners are working together at global, regional and national levels to facilitate the implementation of the Hyogo Framework and increase political commitment and concrete actions on disaster risk reduction. Within the ISDR system, there are several thematic groups…
This report describes the Zurich Foundation's mission which is to help individuals and communities understand and manage risk, leveraging Zurich’s core strengths as an insurer. It explains the long-term partnerships with select non-profit organizations like Practical Action, the Rainforest Alliance, and the International Federation of Red Cross and Red…
This report examines Haiti’s legal framework for facilitating and regulating international disaster assistance in the light of the IDRL Guidelines and the experience with the international response to the 2010 earthquake. It sets out recommendations for how to prepare for potential future disasters.
The IFRC’s International Disaster Response Laws, Rule…
In Spanish:
Actualidad de enero le informa de nuevos recursos que ha lanzado el CRID de acceso gratuito y para todo público interesado en temas de gestión de información y Reducción del Riego de Desastres, entre estos el portal Web en francés para Haití y el Toolkit para la Creación de Productos y Servicios Especializados de Información. También podrá…
This report summarises the Council’s activity over 2010. Chapter 2.4 is dedicated to improving response and prevention in the event of water-related natural disasters to limit the number of victims and damage. It reports on the Council's involvement in rescue and reconstruction operations and on the High level expert panel on water and disasters: toward…
This paper discusses various strategies and approaches on post-disaster shelter construction, especially regarding transitional shelter, and presents case studies from Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, Indonesia, the Philippines and Haiti.
The lessons learned provided in this paper are the following ones:
Knowledge of good, safe building practices is req…
This publication is a synthesis of lessons from more than a decade of Concern Worldwide’s disaster risk reduction (DRR) programming in coastal geographic contexts. Based on research in Port au Prince, Haiti; Dhaka, Bangladesh; Nairobi, Kenya; and Freetown, Sierra Leone, this publication describes Concern’s approach to DRR and offers lessons and guidance…